About the Role

We are looking for compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated professionals to work with children and adults with special/additional needs in inclusive school settings as well as home-based intervention programs. The role requires a holistic, goal-oriented approach to support academic, behavioural, social, and emotional development while promoting independence. Key Responsibilities

Plan and conduct individualized therapy and intervention sessions for individuals with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Work in inclusive school settings to promote independence in academics, behaviour, communication, and social skills.

Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Individual Support Plans (ISPs), and other intervention plans.

Design and execute developmentally appropriate activities for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disabilities, and other developmental conditions.

Adapt and modify teaching methods, instructional strategies, and learning materials to meet each individual's unique learning needs.

Conduct home-based intervention sessions using a holistic developmental approach.

Provide independence training for adults with special needs, including social skills, vocational readiness, daily living, and workplace-related skills.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including parents, school staff, psychologists, speech therapists,



occupational therapists, and other professionals, to ensure coordinated intervention.

Maintain accurate documentation, progress reports, and therapy records.

Participate in ongoing training and career development programs to stay updated with best practices in psychology and special education.

Required

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Empathetic, energetic, patient, and passionate about working with children and individuals with special needs.

Ability to work effectively with diverse clients across school and home environments.

Good planning, observation, and documentation skills.

Willingness to learn and work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Educational

Qualifications

Candidates with any of the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology (Preferred)

B.Ed. in Special Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Home Science, Human Development, Sociology, or other related fields

ECCEd or Montessori Certification

B.Sc. (Relevant Specialization) Work Schedule

Alternate Saturdays Off

Sundays Fixed Off

Working Hours: 7–8 hours per day

Location: Mumbai (Western, Central & Harbour Line) Salary

Salary will be offered based on qualifications, relevant experience, and interview performance.

📌 Special Needs Teacher/ Child Psychologist (Mumbai)
🏢 Little Pods
📍 Mumbai